450 MARLIN

The 450 Marlin was conceived as a modernized analog to the 45-70 Government. It is based on the 458x2-inch American (a wildcat round that was itself based on the 458 Win Mag), and is capable of accelerating a 405 grain projectile to a velocity of 1,975 fps out of a 24” barrel. A popular lever-action rifle cartridge, and also compatible with bolt-action rifles.